Brittany Weekend 4 days
Concarneau - Dinard - Quimper

Our nearest Continental neighbours are just across the Channel in Brittany and our no-hassle weekend break
is an ideal opportunity to get to know this pleasant part of France. We say no-hassle because there’s no
queueing, no waiting around, your break starts as soon as you board the ship. Everything is taken care of, you
just sit back, take in the local scene, relax and make the most of your brief holiday!
We plan a series of breaks which will take in some of the destinations in the Province which we have visited
over the past 45 years.
The sailing programme is the same for each break unless otherwise indicated. Meet coach on Thursday for
the 2045 sailing to Roscoff. On arrival, we proceed leisurely to the hotel where we stay for 2 nights, breakfast
and dinner with wine included, all rooms have private facilities. During the Friday and Saturday we’ll be on
excursion. On Sunday we drive to Roscoff and then catch the 1500 (or 1600) sailing to Plymouth.
A free reclining seat is provided on the overnight sailing but cabins are available at a supplement.

Concarneau

Our 3* Hotel de l’Océan overlooks a sandy beach on the Baie de la Forêt. There’s a covered, heated swimming pool and jacuzzi for your indulgence. All rooms have private facilities, breakfast and dinner with wine included. There is a lift.

Friday - We reach France at 0800 and when we are all aboard the coach we’ll set off westwards to the port and Naval Base of Brest to spend the morning. In the early afternoon we resume our drive to Concarneau where we check in to the hotel for two nights. The afternoon is free to take a stroll along the promenade or go into the town centre. Dinner at the hotel.Saturday - After a buffet breakfast we drive to Quimper, the ancient capital of Cornouaille, where it is market day. Stroll amongst the stalls, have some refreshment and absorb the unique atmosphere. There’s plenty of time to visit the impressive cathedral or take a walk by the river.
We depart in the late morning and make a shopping / lunch halt at the Carrefour Hypermarket before we continue to the small resort of Bénodet. Dinner at the hotelSunday - We leave after breakfast and make our way back to Roscoff where we spend the remaining time. We catch the 1500 sailing to Plymouth.

Dinard

The 3* Hotel Printania is located on the waterfront facing St Malo. All rooms have private facilities and have seaviews. It’s very old-fashioned and the Staff dress in regional costume which adds to its charm but there is no lift.
Dinard is a charming town situated on the sea with a fine sandy beach.

Friday - We reach France at 0800 and when we are all aboard the coach we’ll set off eastwards to St Brieuc to spend the morning. In the early afternoon we resume our drive to Dinard where we check in to the hotel for two nights. The afternoon is free to take a stroll along the promenade or go into the town centre. Dinner at the hotelSaturday - After breakfast we drive to St Malo where we’ll park by the walled town famed for its Corsaires(or Pirates to us). In the afternoon we will resume the drive to Cancale, a port town, famous for its oysters. We return to the hotel for dinner.Sunday – We leave after breakfast and make our way back to Roscoff where we spend the remaining time. We catch the 1500 sailing to Plymouth.

Quiberon

Friday - We reach France at 0800 and when we are all aboard the coach we’ll set off south-eastwards to Quimper to spend the morning. In the early afternoon we resume our drive to Quiberon where we check into the Hotel Europa by the beach for two nights. Dinner at the hotelSaturday - After breakfast we drive to Vannes for sightseeing. We return to Quiberon to spend the rest of the afternoon. We return to the hotel for dinner.Sunday – We leave after breakfast and make our way back to Roscoff where we spend the remaining time. We catch the 1500 sailing to Plymouth.